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10-02-2007, 11:23 AM
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Trailer: Love Bug / Chevy Astro
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I like it alot. What kind of battery do you have in it? I was thinking of the same type of box but I was going to have the tail lights/marker lights on one circuit and install a flasher unit to the brake/turn lights to have them flash. With my LED's they would really show up.
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10-02-2007, 07:39 PM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
Posts: 8,222
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What kind of battery do you have in it?
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There is no battery in this box. Just a 7-pin trailer outlet, a 12 volt outlet, 2 switches, and some wire.
It uses the "charge line" pin in the 7-pin receptacle to draw from the trailer's "house" battery.
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10-09-2007, 09:23 PM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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I changed the design a little. <strike>I omitted the flasher</strike>, and <strike>substituted</strike> added switches... Mine is also multi-functional.
When I plug it into the trailer's 7-pin pigtail, I have:- An external 12 volt DC outlet.
- The Yellow Switch turns on the trailer's [b]Back-Up Lights.
- The Green Switch turns on the trailer's [b]Running Lights (including the Side Marker Lights).
- An additional Switch FLASHES the [b]Brake Lights
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I decided to modify my Geek Box to include the flashers that started this post.
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A 7-pin trailer outlet, a 12 volt outlet, [b]3 switches, a flasher and some wire and connectors.
It uses the "charge line" pin in the 7-pin receptacle to draw from the trailer's "house" battery.
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All in a box the size of 2 VHS video tapes.
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10-12-2007, 07:58 AM
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Trailer: 73 13 ft Hunter Compact II
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Great Idea Freadrick, I think I will make one if it's ok with you. You don't have a patent yet do you? I'll bet you could sell them.
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10-12-2007, 08:37 PM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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Great Idea Frederick. You don't have a patent yet do you?
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Now you tell me.
I just don't have that seller instinct.
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10-23-2007, 10:44 PM
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Trailer: 2006 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
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You could save yourself a lot of work and just buy one ready made!
www.westhaverassociates.com/flashcube
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10-23-2007, 10:50 PM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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You don't have a patent yet do you? I'll bet you could sell them.
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Someone beat me to it.
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10-23-2007, 11:34 PM
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Trailer: Scamp
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Some of us would rather spend $3 to $5 and build it ourselves.
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10-24-2007, 05:19 AM
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Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
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I made up this box three years ago...
Earlier this spring I added an electronic flasher into the box for the running lights and I had found one of those aviation type toggle switch covers for the brake switch to avoid accidentally flipping that switch.
It has an aux 12v receptacle and I think a 15 amp circuit breaker.
It was a fun project, but since I used a lot of marine hardware the price added up some. But it was what I find a fun project what with researching the parts, planning the wiring, etc.
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Without adult supervision...
Quando omni flunkus, moritati.
Also,
I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess.
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10-24-2007, 08:14 AM
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Trailer: 2006 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
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Some of us would rather spend $3 to $5 and build it ourselves.
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I meant no offense by my comment, Byron. I have always made it a habit to compare making something verses buying it based on the cost and time. If I can buy it for less money than I can make during the time it would take me to design it...........gather all the materials.............and make it, then buy it I will. On the other hand, if someone quotes me a price that is outrageous, then it's time to consider making or building. As an example, when I wanted my teardrop trailer, I went to a guy who custom builds them and asked for a quote. He wanted $12,500 to build the trailer the way I wanted. I just laughed..............and built my trailer. That's just the way I am.
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10-24-2007, 08:48 AM
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Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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I meant no offense by my comment, Byron. I have always made it a habit to compare making something verses buying it based on the cost and time. If I can buy it for less money than I can make during the time it would take me to design it...........gather all the materials.............and make it, then buy it I will. On the other hand, if someone quotes me a price that is outrageous, then it's time to consider making or building. As an example, when I wanted my teardrop trailer, I went to a guy who custom builds them and asked for a quote. He wanted $12,500 to build the trailer the way I wanted. I just laughed..............and built my trailer. That's just the way I am.
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Sorry, I didn't really mean any offense either. My intent was to point out it's a pretty simple thing to build, and as Steve L pointed out can be a fun little project. For some people it can be pretty daunting to attempt to build something like this, for those your link and the box can be pretty valuable.
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10-24-2007, 08:55 AM
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Trailer: 2007 Casita Liberty Deluxe 17 ft / Honda Odyssey
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